Leaving their home in Ethiopia was the only choice for Hawi, her husband Dejan, and their toddler Yafet. With Hawi being 6 months pregnant, the family was posed with a difficult choice. To stay meant facing severe persecution and arbitrary arrest, putting Dejan’s life in danger and leaving the family vulnerable. To leave meant a
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Today is World Human Rights Day—a day to remember a powerful promise made to the world: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This important document enshrines the foundations that everyone, no matter their race, colour, religion, gender, language, beliefs, nationality, or background, has the basic rights and freedoms they deserve as a human being. This
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Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), pouring their time, skills, and compassion into ensuring refugees and people seeking asylum receive the essential support they need. From offering food and legal aid to providing healthcare and a warm, welcoming presence, our volunteers are the lifeblood of our mission. Every
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With the festive season fast approaching, the spirit of giving is inspiring our community to ask: How can we show kindness and compassion to refugees and people seeking asylum at this time of the year? That’s why we’ve made it easy for you to stand with refugees and people during this special time of the
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On World Kindness Day, we celebrate the generosity, compassion, and spirit of humanity that transcends borders, cultures, and challenges. It’s a day to recognise and honour acts of kindness—both grand and humble—that uplift lives and remind us of our shared responsibility to support one another. In that spirit, we share David McCourt’s incredible act of
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